KUALA LUMPUR: It is not a suitable time to increase the fine against employers who fail to comply with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 (Act 446), says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan (pic). "But at the moment, we are already imposing a fine of RM50,000 for each worker to employers who do not comply with the act,” said Saravanan. Che Abdullah had asked whether the ministry would consider imposing higher fines as many employers have yet to comply with the act. Meanwhile, Saravanan said 940 investigation papers were opened against employers in various sectors between June 2020 and August 2021. Article type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3Join our Telegram channel to get our Evening Alerts and breaking news highlights

Source: The Star September 28, 2021 06:11 UTC